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Pair of fixed painting coasters, Asian art, 19th century This pair of paintings under glass is an exceptional example of 19th-century Asian art. A delicate and demanding technique, painting under glass involves applying pigments to the reverse of a glass plate, forcing the artist to reverse the order of the layers and details. These two works are...

Chinese painting on silk "Temple scene", 19th century This Chinese painting on silk is a highly refined work of art executed during the 19th century, under the Qing dynasty. A precious example of traditional painting with ink and natural pigments, it depicts a lively temple scene, a classic subject in Asian iconography. The composition offers a remarkable...

Display stele in carved, gilded and painted wood - 19th century This display stele is an exceptional piece of ceremonial furniture dating from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century. Made from carefully carved wood, it features a complex polychrome finish combining gilded and painted elements, typical of the taste for eclecticism and ornamental...